- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Barbara, California, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Bars, Natural History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Cabrillo Bike Path to Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Barbara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Ventura, Montecito and Ojai.
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Daily specials sourced from local markets include tri-tip sandwiches and charbroiled burgers, with breakfast and lunch available all day
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Consisting of 50 acres, Beattie Park is a community park with amenities like a multipurpose grass field, lookout gazebo, forest preserve, and more. The park has varying levels of elevation, with views of Pacific Ocean visible from the some locations.
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Situated on the Santa Ynez River, River Park provides visitors with opportunities for fishing, picnics, horseshoe, and volleyball. The park also features a 35 spot RV campground and 4 picnic pavilions.
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Ambush Paintball Park is a paintball field used by novices and experts. The paintball park has six courses, kids games, and is open for walk-on play as well as private parties.
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Established in 1969, the Lompoc Museum exhibits document the archeology and history of the Lompoc Valley and Santa Barbara County. Patrons can view vintage photos and relics. There is also 19th century furniture and clothing on display.
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Open to skateboarders of all skill levels, Borchard Skatepark offers visitors 9,000 square feet of obstacles to skate on. The skate park has a designated scooter and BMX session, as well as instructional programs for skateboarding.
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Many California native plants like sea rocket, saltbush and verbena grow within the boundaries of Jalama Beach County Park. In addition to picnic and camping areas, the park's coastline is a popular spot for fishing, surfing and swimming.
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The Artesia School Museum is a fully restored, historic one-room schoolhouse. It was used from 1876 to 1961 and saw students from first to eighth grades attend at the same time.
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Also known as Animal World Petting Zoo, Tawni's Ponies is a mobile business that provides good-tempered animals for parties and special events. The company offers a variety of ponies, ducks, donkeys, and other animals.
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9000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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Point Mugu State Park has more than 70 miles of hiking trails inland and 5 miles of ocean shoreline. Hiking, bicycle riding, camping, surf fishing and plenty of other things can prove the site worthy of a visit.
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9000 W Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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Thornhill Broome Beach State Park is a beach campground where visitors can sleep in tents and see marine mammals off the coast. There are fire pits, running water and porta-potties and the grounds are dog-friendly.